A church member met his pastor to share his nightmare. The member said; “Sir, when I slept last night, I saw two beings pursuing me. I ran for help until I woke up. I was terrified.” After taking time to listen, the pastor asked; “Did you check to know who’s actually pursuing you? Could it be goodness and mercy as stated in scriptures?” The church member had a sigh of relief.
Friend, the devil is not your problem. Focusing too much on the devil will only create distraction for you in life and destiny (2 Corinthians 2:11). Where there is distraction, destruction is inevitable. The devil defeats people by stealing their focus. He directs their attention from God and purpose to himself. Rather than focusing on the devil, focus on purpose (Proverbs 29:18).
Something is pursuing everybody. But it is what you are pursuing that will deliver you from what is pursuing you (Acts 26:19). There is no permanent freedom anywhere, outside of Christ, and the pursuit of His purpose for your life. Until you get hooked to purpose, you are not totally free, even if you are born again (John 8:31-32).
Signs only follow those who follow God and His purpose for their lives (Mark 16:20). Part of the signs is that we would cast out devils. The devil is only a problem to you when you are not going about fulfilling God’s purpose. We have been commissioned to order out devils. The devil is not your problem. Your ignorance or purposelessness is (Psalms 89:20-24).
We have more angelic assistance than demonic resistance (Psalms 91:11-13, Hebrews 1:14). There are more promises of divine protection than there are satanic attacks. If you focus more on the demons or the attacks, you won’t enjoy the assistance and protection packaged for you in the kingdom. Like David, though you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, you should fear no evil (Psalms 23:4-6).
The reason we cast out devils is because Satan attempts to hinder God’s purpose for our lives (1 Corinthians 16:9). When we cast him out, we should continue fulfilling our purpose and advancing the kingdom. We are not to focus on casting out devils without advancing in purpose. If we do, we are already distracted (Matthew 8:27-34). The devil is not your problem.
‘Demola Awoyele
Lead Pastor,
Destiny Impact Church
Akure, Nigeria